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1 Tennessee Motorcyclist P.O. Box 1991 * Madison, TN * info@cmtabate.com * F e b r u a r y Support your newsletter. Become a booster The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessary reflect the views and opinions of CMT/ABATE of the Tennessee Motorcyclist. CMT/ABATE, Inc. and the Tennessee Motorcyclist reserve the right to refuse or edit any article, photo, letter or advertisement they decide is not in the best interest of the organization and its members. Readers, although CMT/ABATE supports its advertisers, it does not guarantee the service of those advertisers. Please use the same discretion you would with any business. If in doubt, contact the Better Business Bureau.

2 Contacts Corporate Level Phone: Corporate Director Dean Lucas Asst. Corporate Director Marlin Rood Corporate Secretary Rebecca Foss Corporate Treasurer Bette Stewart Legislative Tony Dabbs Safety & Education Batman MRF Tony Dabbs Membership Newspaper Nanci Waterworth Products Activities Chaplain Jack Jones NCOM/TNCOC Angel Richardson Office Manager Dean Lucas Webmaster Carl Richardson At Large Angel Richardson PR/Communications Carol Simpson The objects and purposes of the Corporation shall be to form a united motorcyclist s organization both at the individual local level and at the state level. The Members of the Corporation shall be dedicated to promoting fair motorcycle legislation and shall insure their freedom by working to prevent enactment of, or to repeal/modify existing unfair motorcycle legislation. The Corporation s Members shall promote and maintain motorcycling safety and awareness programs in the community. Charter Contacts Meeting Times Caney Fork Terry Presley st Tuesday of the 7, Golden Nugget presley7290@yahoo.com 374 Cookeville Hwy, Carthage Dickson/Humphreys/ Mark Proctor rd 7, VFW Hickman Dickson Knoxville Anjel Anderson th 1, Clinton Hwy Harley Davidson, Knoxville Montgomery County Jesse Henne st 7, Sunshine Restaurant, crazyboy135@gmail.com 3195 Fort Campbell, Clarksville Music City Wendell Baldwin st 2, Shully s deadeyewb@aol.com Nashville Jack Jones rd 7, One Stop Bar jdj32k@yahoo.com Madison Northeast Tom Kyner st 7, Sagebrush tlkyner@gmail.com Kingsport Piney River Steve Gilbert rd 130 Senior Center sgilbert883@yahoo.com 135 Ferguson Dr. Spring City Robertson County Roland Verchota st 7, Piggy Pit Verchotaw@bellsouth.net Springfield Smith-Wilson- Kim Marlin st 2, Smitty s Stones River smithwilsonabate@gmail.com Lebanon Sumner County Jeff Hollins rd 7, VFW Hendersonville Tennessee Valley Mark Moore rd 2, Call for location Yog1958@yahoo.com Chattanooga Area Upper Cumberland Ron Erwin st Sunday * Call for Details Wheels of Thunder Bob Celmer st 7, Panchos N. White Station Rd., Memphis 2

3 DIRECTORS COLUMN I am writing this on January 1, 2014, but by the time you read it, it will be almost February. By now we will be already busy working at the State Capitol. This year s session is going to be bittersweet for me. I have heard that neither one of my representatives will be running again in the fall. They will be surely missed. When I moved to White County and joined Upper Cumberland Charter in 1998, they already had a good working relationship with Senator Burks. If you go into her office at Legislative Plaza, you ll see a photo of her on an Abate member s motorcycle in Cookeville. She has always supported us in everything we ve done. I didn t meet Representative Curtiss until a little later. Some friends from McMinnville took me into his office and introduced me. Just a few years ago, I found out we were neighbors. He lives only a couple of miles from my place. Since then, he has been over here to pick up donations. He has always promised us that if the Freedom Bill got to the floor, he would support it. These are the relationships you need with your representatives. It s not enough for you to know them. They need to know you. Come to the Capitol and meet them. Find out what they re involved with at home and support that. Work closely with their campaign during election. All of this is the very definition of a grass roots organization. Well, I can t wait to see how this session plays out. I hope to see you all in Nashville. And by all means, thank the Legislators that support us. Want to be a part of this amazing organization? Fill out the application below & submit with membership dues to the CMT/ABATE office. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION New Member Renewal Member Number: Type of Membership Desired: Full Member $25 Couple Member $40 Associate $15 Junior $10 Lifetime Membership $300 Change of Address: PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Thank you, Dean Lucas CMT/ABATE State Director Front Page Bridge to Nowhere, Kim Marlin SWSR Send your picture to: newspaperabate@gmail.com. See you on the front page! Charter You Would like to Join: Are you a Registered Voter? Yes No How would like to receive your newsletter? US Mail Please mail to: CMT/ABATE, Inc. P.O. Box 1991 Madison, TN

4 "YOUR RIGHTS -YOUR RIDE" By the time everyone has read this we will be knee deep in the 2014 Tennessee Legislative session. YOU showing up to lobby on YOUR charter's day is the most important part of this year's efforts. Call and make an appointment with your Senator and Representative for that day. The list of Charter and Board lobby days is at the bottom of this report. This doesn't mean you can't help on other days as well. Every CMT/ABATE, Inc. member is part of the lobby team and welcome jump in at any time. For those that haven't heard, Wayne Shaub is now a registered lobbyist for the organization. along with me, Tony Dabbs. Wayne was gracious enough to help last year on some rather short notice. He's not new at this and is also very well respected on The Hill and by myself. If you get the opportunity, please thank him. His contact is wshaub@bellsouth.net. At the time of this writing the official start of session is a few days off, but it is time to look ahead to 2015 and beyond. We have all watched the changes going on with insurance. I would like to hear from anyone that has been denied coverage or benefits due to the fact they ride. If you have an actual letter of denial would be perfect. Don't panic yet, this is just some preliminary research. We are looking at a possible legislative retreat and strategy session for the summer. This gives everyone not only time to ponder proposed legislation, but also time to look around and see what actually needs to be done. Yes, repeal of the helmet law is our foundation, but it is up to us to take charge of our own rights and safety. How would you feel if we didn't have to wear a helmet, but were told we had to ride Vespas and only on secondary roads? ( Before I make the Vespa riders mad, I do own one.) Ask other riders about things that they think should be changed. There are no bad ideas, although some should have a tad more thought put into them. I can't stress enough the importance of your participation in the political process. Get to know the candidates and support those you know will support you. Lastly and most importantly, REGISTER TO VOTE AND EXERCISE THAT BLOOD BOUGHT RIGHT! (If by some chance you have lost that right, you can get it restored.) If you don't vote, you don't have a dog in this hunt and no right to bitch about anything in the first place. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY Tony Dabbs Interim Legislative Director CMT/ABATE, Inc. themotorsickledoc@yahoo.com Feb. 11- Keg County 12- Knoxville and At-Large 18- Dickson/Humphreys 19- Board of Directors 25- Wheels of Thunder and Northeast 26- Tennessee Valley LOBBY DAYS Mar. 4- Sumner County and Robertson County 5- Caney Fork 11- Smith/Wilson/Stones River 12- Piney River 18- Montgomery County 19- Nashville and Music City 25- Upper Cumberland Charter Directors and/or charter legislative contacts, as well as board members, please call contact Tony Dabbs at or themotorsickledoc@yahoo.com to solidify plans and meeting places for your lobby day 4

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6 When I look back at the things the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has had to deal with it seems like a joke. You spend your hard earned cash to buy a motorcycle, then you have to spend the time to get legislation passed in order to work on your own property? The government organization (CDC) whose job is to keep an eye on disease has now decided guns and motorcycles are an epidemic? And lets not forget the idiots that say I must feed my hawg the same corn I feed my hogs. What the hell has happened to this country? The bad part is, it is no joke. This is actually going on with our government's blessing. Foolishness like this just takes the time and money we could be using to make the roads safer for motorcyclists. Just imagine if the $7.9 million spent on pulling folks over random DNA testing for the feds had of been spent on riders' and drivers' education? If safety is the goal, why not spend the money on something that really works? The funny part of all this is, THEY THINK WE ARE CRAZY FOR RIDING A MOTORCYCLE! Give me a break. I'm beginning to think we have elected a bunch of lunatics. The more I think about it, the madder I get. Read the MRF REPORTS if you get a chance. Maybe you will get mad enough to join. Tony M Dabbs MRF State Rep for Tennessee themotorsickledoc@yahoo.com CMT/ABATE, Inc. is not a Biker Club, but a non-profit, political organization that was formed to preserve freedom and safety for all Tennesseans who enjoy motorcycling. Our major goals are to modify existing laws that are detrimental to motorcycle safety and enjoyment, and to enact new legislation in support of all motorcyclists who ride in Tennessee. If you are concerned about preserving personal freedom and motorcycle safety, please join us. 6

7 2014 CALENDER OF EVENTS CMT/ABATE OF TENNESSEE 2/1 Easyriders Bike Show CHARTER MEETINGS CALENDAR February 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3/9 Board of Directors 4/12 CaFo Swap Meet MoCo Spring Thaw 4/26 Tri County Swap Meet 4/27 UpCu Poker Run 5/17 SWSR Bike Show & Swap Meet 5/23-25 Liberty Rally 6/8 Board of Directors 6/19-22 June Bug Boogie 6/28 SWSR Points Rodeo 6/29 UpCu Elderly Ride 7/12 SWSR Memorial Poker Run 7/19 CaFo Canoe Trip 7/26 UpCu Memorial Ride 8/16 MoCo Blood Drive 8/17 SWSR Swap Meet 8/22-24 Southern Thunder Rally 9/13 CaFo Memorial Ride 9/14 Board of Directors 9/19-21 SWSR State Rodeo Finals 9/28 TeVa/UpCu Wine Run 10/4 RoCo In Memory Ride 10/12 UpCu Poker Run 11/2 SWSR Toy Run & Chili Cook Off 11/8 UpCu Toy Run 11/15 KeCo Toy Run RoCo Toy Run 12/7 SWSR Needy Family Run UpCu Christmas Party 12/14 Board of Directors 2 MuCi SWST StRi UpCu 3 NoEa MoCo 4 CaFo RoCo 5 6 WoT Did we miss something or make an error? It was not intentional. Please keep us informed. Send event dates, articles, minutes, pictures etc. to newspaperabate@gmail.com no later than the 10th of month prior to when you would like information to appear PiRi TeVa 23 Knox Nash DiHu SuCo Through February, refinance your vehicle with us, get $100 bonus. ($5,000+ and currently financed through another lender or financial institution) News & Events (Mark Your Calendars)

8 CANEY FORK Next Meeting: Tuesday, Feb 4, 2014, 7:00, Golden Nugget, Carthage DICKSON/HUMPHREY/HICKMAN Next Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 20, :00, VFW Hall KNOXVILLE Next Meeting: Sunday, Feb 23, 2014, 1:00, Clinton Hwy Harley Davidson MONTGOMERY Next Meeting: Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, Sunshine Restaurant 14 January 2014 Meeting came to order at 7:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance. Members in attendance: 8 Guests in attendance: 0 Jesse There is a low turnout tonight mainly because of the outside temperature being 6 degrees. Spring Thaw Poker Run is right around the corner. Still have a few months to get everything together and finalized. One thing is that one of the stops that we normally use has gone out of business so we have to look at the route and find another stop. Also look at having a strip map that includes a primary and alternate route in case of inclement weather. John and Jackie will scout for a new replacement stop and an alternate route. We have raffle tickets available for the Grill Master 4 Burner Grill that will be raffled off at the Spring Thaw Poker Run. Personnel do not need to be pre sent to win. The tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20. If you run out of tickets or need tickets to sell, contact me (director) or ask a charter member for a ticket. BWC Swap Meet will be on Sunday, 9 February We will have a table set up at this event and need support running the table. Just a reminder that all monthly meetings are held on the 1 st Monday of the month. I will get with the newsletter personnel and make sure that the meeting day is correct on the newsletter. Everyone wished Wally and Tamara a Happy Birthday and cards were presented for the personnel present at meeting. Tamara motioned to adjourn, Ashley seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm. \\Original Signed\\ Jesse Henne Director MUSIC CITY Next meeting: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, 2:00, Skully s This month s meeting was short and sweet. We had 24 members attending. The meeting was called to order by Bob at 2:00pm. Billy led us in the pledge. Wendell let us know that he received a letter from State Abate for a charter pledge. Joel made a motion to pledge the same amount as last year, Billy 2nd the motion, voted and motion carried. Wendell also let us know, there would be a State Wide Poker Run again. Our charter will make a pledge to be in the book again. Also let us know the Spring Thaw has been moved to Murfreesboro on April 5th. Mule day in Columbia is also the same day. the kickoff party. Bob got a call from Upper Cumberland. They are already making plans for this year s Liberty Rally. Music City will cook breakfast this year. Glenn offered to Karaoke / DJ if needed. For those that have never been to Liberty Rally it is a great party!!! Come on out and bring all your friends. Hope everybody had a great time at the kickoff party!!! Rose made a motion to adjourn. Susan 2nd the motion. Adjourned at 2:20pm. Let s eat drink and be merry!!! Rose is donating a collector s edition Harley Barbie Doll. It will be one of the items at the Chinese auction at Sharon a.k.a. "CRASH" 8

9 NASHVILLE NORTHEAST PINEY RIVER Next Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, 7:00, One Stop Bar Next Meeting: Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, 7:00, Sagebrush Next Meeting: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, 1:30, Senior Center ROBERTSON COUNTY Next Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, 7:00, Piggy Pit SMITH /WILSON /STONES RIVER Next Meeting: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, 2:00, Smitty s Meeting of January 5 th was called to order at 2:05 PM by Kim who also led the pledge. All officers present except; Assistant Director, Treasurer, Activities and PR Communications. There were 25 members in attendance. Kim welcomed all and said to keep Sharon Jones in our thoughts and prayers. Her mom is not doing well and also James Sullivan who has lost his brother. Secretary Report: Given and approved Treasury Report: N/A Legislative Report: Bullit stated that Tony Dabbs column should be read. He covered a few items in it. Group discussion followed. Tuesday, March 11th will be our charter's day to go lobby with Tony on Capital Hill. Activities: Went over calendar of events. Fall swap meet is August and may have to be rescheduled. Membership: Leslie said we won and presented the charter the with State Membership trophy! Congrats everyone! Products: N/A Old Business: N/A New Business: We discussed the death of Destiny Harvey and motion was carried to have a annual memorial ride in her honor on the first Saturday of April. We will be helping Smitty's with the first annual one on April 5th to help her family with expenses. It will be a memorial run and auction back here at Smitty's. The new biker bucks are available today (neon pink)! Steve O made a presentation on behalf of Joseph's Storehouse Food Ministry. He stated they need our help on Saturday, April 26th at 8 AM to fill wheel barrels full of food to people's cars. After we get through volunteering there, we will head to Mark Water's house (rodeo site) for an Easter Egg hunt! Teresa and Ronnie VanHook talked about eliminating the Stones River Logo due to the printers not being able to make it look right. Motion was made to keep the existing Smith/Wilson logo and just change the name to Smith/Wilson/Stones River charter. Motion carried. Weasel brought by trifolds from Mark Pody explaining what a State Rep does. We passed the hat for James for expenses for his brother's death. We raised $110. Motion to adjourn at 3:50...later...Ruth SUMMER COUNTY Next Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, 7:00, VFW Hall TENNESSEE VALLEY Next Meeting: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, 2:00, Call for Location Mark (Yog) /15/13 Meeting called to ordered Officers Report: Membership Report: Renewals reviewed. Treasury Report: no expenses. Grant money gone for now. State Legislative Report: Legislative report per Yog. Helmet bill and other possible bills that could be worked on reviewed. Change on Legislative Day reviewed. Events report: Dates for charter events updated. April 20 th Fun Run, July 27 th Motorcycle Awareness Ride, Wine 9 Run with Upper Cumberland Charter changed to Sunday September 28 th, CMT/ABATE Party in January BOD: Notes from December BOD reviewed State wide Poker Run need sponsors still needed. Members encouraged to beat the bushes. Forms and 2012 booklets handed out to use as samples. Meeting adjourned: Next Meeting : January 19th meeting will be at Slick's Burgers Remember life is a journey so take the long way home. Yog

10 UPPER CUMBERLAND Next Meeting: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, Gearheads, Cookeville Call for Details, Ron Jan 5, 2014 Ron opened the meeting at Biker bar. Dale led us in pledge. Secretary report: Heather, Dec minutes waived. I am the new Secretary! Trina`s daughter Trisha Catron got engaged on Christmas. Treasurer report: given. Legislation news: New session soon. Activities: Dale discussed the New Years kickoff Jan 18th. NEW Liberty Rally dates May 23-25, Old business: I am the new fill in secretary. New business: None. Meetings: Feb 2nd Just One More Bar, Crossville March 2nd Gearheads, Cookeville. Ron motion to adjourn, all 2nd. HAPPY NEW YEAR! HEATHER HANSEN aka Hedder WHEELS OF THUNDER Next Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, 7:00, Pancho s Bar and Grill January 2, 2014 Director Bob Celmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters. Joy made a motion to waive the reading of last month s minutes and to accept them as posted on the website and ed out. Jellybean seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes can be found on our website, under the meeting date. We had 7 members, 0 guests at tonight s meeting, and 1 member renewed. Director s Statement December BOD Bob was unable to attend due to inclement weather. He will bring the minutes next month to update us. He will also let us know dates from 2014 state calendar meeting. Charter nominations were made in December, speeches in January, and elections in February. Director, Secretary and all chair positions. Joy read nominations to the group. Several people accepted nominations others declined. Nominations will be accepted up to election time. The Wheels of Thunder 2014 events calendar was reviewed. May 3 we will have a ride for our monthly meeting. Stay tuned for details. Holcomb BBQ in Missouri! Activities Toy Run Joy read a summary. Even with the date change, the event was a success!! We had a different Santa downstairs and a new elf both did a great job! Buoy made a great upstairs Santa as always. LeBonheur gives toys to the children on Christmas Eve (to open on Christmas Day) Buoy volunteered to go and help deliver the presents and leave a picture of Santa delivering to each room. Something to consider for next year! Thanks again to Motorcycle Xpress Lube for supporting us as always! Legislative Run April 19 th Ride to eat plus $5 discount on all new memberships. Lynn made a motion that we have a plan A and plan B based on availability: Plan A - go to Orgill in Millington for cookout then ride to Fort Pillow. Plan B go to Shelby Forrest for cookout then do the same ride. Al seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Registration and eating noon-2:00 pm. KSU at 2:00. $15 pp includes ride, hamburger/hotdog meal with chips and drink. Those helping prep and cook should be there at 10:00 a.m. Ron volunteered to bring cooking trailer. Lynn will call 2 locations to confirm availability. Ride to Meet May 3 (rain date May 10 th ) Registration 8-9 a.m. in Millington then ride to Strawberry s located at 107 Main Street in Holcomb, MO $5 discount on all new memberships. Cecil mentioned some other good ride ideas for another time would be: Ride to Shiloh, go to museum and eat at Catfish Hotel. Lamberts in Sikeston, MO is always fun. Legislative -NCOM Newsbytes were discussed. Club News and Announcements Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics is Feb 1, Chili tasting, chili cook off, pizza eating contest, salsa tasting, 50/50, bake sale, raffle prizes, and of course the plunge. Event held on backside of Mud Island. Visit specialolympicsmem.org for more details and schedule of events. SCMC Chili cook off in January Gary will send details. Joy read off some of the APW events for Dale Berryman: Services every Sunday at 7:00 a.m., 3:30, 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Open house at APW January 10 th, and February 14 th at 6:30 p.m. Open House at USMVMC 1 st, 3 rd, and 5 th Sunday of every month. Al made a motion was made to adjourn. Lynn seconded the motion and passed unanimously. We re outta here! 8:18!!!! 10

11 CMT/ABATE ADVERTISE IN OUR NEWSLETTER Do you know a business that could benefit from some affordable advertising to over 750 motorcycle enthusiasts each month? Tell them about our newsletter Full Page $130/mo. Half Page $70/mo. Quarter page $45/mo. Business Card $20/mo. If interested, please contact the CMTABATE info@cmtabate.com or call Deadline is the 10th of the month for the following month s issue. Ad payments are non-refundable. A typesetting fee may be charged for non-print ready ads. Please forward artwork in jpeg format if possible to editor@cmtabate.com. Tennessee Motorcyclist Boosters GOLD Upper Cumberland 12/14 Charles Bowman 4/14 Frank Feyrer 4/14 James Hubbard 4/14 Larry Dunn 5/14 Chris Johnson 9/14 Smith/Wilson 12/14 SILVER Skully s 4/14 Butch Rose 5/14 Outlaws Nashville 6/14 Rhea Baskette 6/14 Terry Davis 6/14 Tim Gowder 10/14 BRONZE Brent Perry 2/14 Kevin Mulvey 4/14 Steve Albright 6/14 Tommy Simpson 6/14 Bette Stewart 6/14 Roy Neal 6/14 Kenneth Larimer 10/14 Wayne Key 11/14 BASIC Nanci Waterworth 1/14 Jerry King 2/14 Rex Rose 10/14 Patsy Slaven 10/14 Basic $10, Bronze $25, Silver $50, Gold $100 Thanks for Your Support!! Final Pledge Totals for 2013 Pledge YTD State Support 2013 CaFo DiHu KeCo 5 60 Knox MoCo 10 MuCi Nash NoEa PiRi 5 60 RoCo SmWi StRi SuCo TeVa UpCu WoT MuCi MuCi Members Welcome New Members! Brent Burks Vista Carrol Updated Jan

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